Retired US Navy Vice Admiral David H. Buss Joins Cubic as Vice President and Deputy to the President
June 24 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Former Navy “Air Boss” to lead business
strategy for Cubic Global Defense
Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) today announced the appointment of
retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David Buss as vice president and deputy
to the president of Cubic Global Defense (CGD). In this new role
reporting to Bill Toti, president of CGD, Buss will lead the
business strategy for Cubic’s live, virtual and constructive (LVC)
training for combined air, land and naval forces in addition to his
duties as the deputy to Toti.
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David Buss, vice president and deputy to
the president of Cubic Global Defense (CGD) and retired U.S. Navy
Vice Admiral (Photo: Business Wire)
Buss joins Cubic with more than 36 years of service in the U.S.
Navy, where he recently retired in the rank of vice admiral after
serving more than two years as Commander, Naval Air Forces (the
Navy’s “Air Boss”). Prior to his “Air Boss” responsibilities, Buss
served as the deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command in
Norfolk, Virginia while simultaneously commanding Task Force 20. He
also commanded Carrier Strike Group 12, USS Enterprise Carrier
Strike Group. He also served twice on the Chief of Naval
Operations’ staff as well as serving 14 months in Baghdad, Iraq, as
director, Strategy/Plans/Assessments.
“As the former ‘Air Boss’ in charge of all naval aviation
policies, programs and requirements, David brings a rare blend of
skills and expertise to Cubic from his distinguished military
service to his extensive knowledge of the industry and combat
operations,” said Bill Toti, president of Cubic Global Defense.
“David’s high-level insight and advice will play an integral role
in the growth strategy and vision of Cubic’s overall defense
business.”
Buss graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in
1978 and was designated as a Naval Flight Officer in the venerable
A-6 Intruder in 1979. Upon successful completion of various
assignments in aircraft carrier-based squadron tours, he commanded
Attack Squadron 34, also known as “the Blue Blasters,” from 1995 to
1996. The Blue Blasters were one of the Navy’s last A-6 squadrons.
Buss also commanded USS Sacramento during the opening stages of
Operation Enduring Freedom following the terrorist attacks on
September 11; he then commanded USS John C. Stennis, a Nimitz-class
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, from 2003 to 2006.
Buss is decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion
of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with “V” for valor in combat
and the Bronze Star Medal, among other prestigious awards.
About Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation is the parent company of two major
businesses, Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Global
Defense (CGD). CTS is a leading integrator of payment and
information technology and services for intelligent travel
solutions around the world. CGD is a trusted provider of realistic
training systems, C4ISR solutions, and highly specialized support
services for the U.S. and allied nations. For more information
about Cubic, please visit the company's web site
at www.cubic.com.
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